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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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